Come on down to the Palm Event Center for the “Ragin’ Cajun” of dancing, noshing and bidding. Be there.
”Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
– (From The Lorax) by Dr.Seuss.
www.healingtherapiesfoundation.org
A update from San Antonio 2011 Annual International Breast Cancer Meeting.
Speaker: Rishi Sawney, M.D
March 06, 2012 , 6:00 – 7:00p.m
At ValleyCare Medical Plaza
5725 W.Las Positas Blvd
Suite 240 A/B, Pleasanton
For more info and reservation call …..
(925) 734 – 3319
Media Contact:
Yolanda Weaver, “Ragin’ Cajun” Publicity
Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation
email: htinfo@healingtherapiesfoundation.org
Phone: 866-862-7270
Pleasanton, California, February 1, 2012:
Pleasanton, California: During January 2012, the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation (SJWHTF) bestowed its 100th grant which is an important milestone for any non-profit. The female recipient resides in Dublin, age 50, who is battling Breast cancer. She is unemployed. While we would like to provide more data, many recipients wish to remain private and anonymous.
General statistics on grant recipients, are as follows: The average age is 52: the youngest at 4 and the oldest at 75. Gender: Female 84%, Male 16%. City of grant recipients: Pleasanton 34%, Livermore 26%, Danville 20%, San Ramon 14% and Dublin 6%. Type of cancers: Breast 38%, Unknown 15%, Other 13%, Ovarian 10%, Lymphoma 6%, Colon or Rectal 5%, Multiple Myeloma 5%, Leukemia 4%, Lung 3%, Melanoma 1% and Endometrial 1%.
“I am going through hard times these days emotionally and physically. I am still in treatment and it seems it will never end. My life has been upside down since my diagnosis. It has been hard on my family to adjust to this new life with the scare of losing them. Life has turned 360 degrees and we are trying so hard to keep it together. The only thing that keeps me going is the wonderful service you are providing. I do not know how else I could have relieved my body from stress without your healing therapy donation towards people like me.”- Suzanne A. Additional heart felt quotes may be found under testimonials on our website.
Thanking and acknowledging our generous individual and corporate high level sponsors are:
Kings Court Level at $5,000: Valley Medical Oncology Consultants and Pacific Transformer. Jazz Band Level at $1,500: CMG Financial, Takeda California, San Ramon Regional Medical Center and Heritage Bank. Fat Tuesday Level at $750: Epic Care and Fremont Bank. Bourbon Street Level at $500: MacCorkle Insurance, Sonic Manufacturing and Amador Valley Chiropractic. Party Beads Level at $250: The Fabulous Properties
Team, Valley Real Estate Network, Sallmann, Yang, & Alameda, National Planning Corporation – Lisa Lagorio, CFP, State Farm Insurance and Renee Huber.
We are one month away from the Friday, March 2 “Ragin’ Cajun” event at the Palm Event Center at 1184 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton, California. Join us for Mardi Gras music, dancing, live & silent auctions and dinner from 6:30 pm until 11 pm. Tickets for the event are only $85 per person and event sponsorships range from $250 to $5,000. The event will be hosted by Jessica Aguirre and Mike Inouye, of NBC Bay Area news.
Music provided by Brad Kinney.
Here is a sampling of auction items:
Napa Valley Weekend Getaway: A three night getaway to Aurora Park Cottages in Calistoga for one couple. A
comfortable private cottage with B&B hospitality with breakfast delivered to your door. Tour and reserve
tasting along with expert wine-tasting notes plus $100 in complimentary wine-tasting certificates. Also, a Spa
package.
The Golfing Sanctuary Package at CordeValle: One night of accommodation in a luxurious bungalow located hillside with view of the golf course. CordeValle is located within the Santa Cruz mountains on 1,700 acres which allows for many adventures and site-seeing. This package also includes two rounds of golf with cart rental.
Other auction items include a Bon Jovi autographed electric fender guitar signed by all band members. Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift autographed and framed 11 x 14 photos.
The Foundation’s banner will be hung over Pleasanton’s iconic city sign from Monday, February 13 through Sunday, February 19. Student and adult volunteers adorned with mardi gras beads and masks will be distributing our event postcards at 9:00 am on Saturday, February 11 and 18 near the Pleasanton Farmer’s Market and downtown streets. This may be an opportunity to provide video on community events, community
photos for your publications or the opportunity to interview the Founder, Sandra J. Wing, a Pleasanton resident.
Jamie Carolo, 16, a student in Pleasanton states her volunteer motivations, “It’s the simple fact that it benefits another person who is less fortunate. While I am young and have my health on my side, I wish to use all my energy towards making another’s life easier. Volunteering is a simple yet effective way for myself and my peers to use our resources and give back. The negative effects of cancer have always been prominent in my life, my Grandmother has gone through colon, breast and lung cancer. A best friend of mine recently beat leukemia/lymphoma, and I strive to alleviate the stress and hardships of cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones.”
The mission of the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation (SJWHTF) is to provide cancer patients, during their treatment period, with financial assistance for complementary healing services.
Complementary and integrative healing therapies include: acupuncture, acupressure, therapeutic massage, deep breathing meditation and visualization. These healing therapies can provide relief for neuropathy, anxiety, stress, aches, fatigue, nausea and pain.
The foundation originally was founded as a Charitable Fund under the Tri-Valley Community Foundation in August 2008. On August 2010, it became a 501 (c) (3) status non-profit foundation based in Pleasanton, CA. It currently has over 100 volunteers.
For more information about our upcoming event, to purchase your tickets, and to register as a sponsor visit us online at http://www.he alingtherapiesfoundation.org/ragin-cajun-2012 or call (866) 862-7270.
Media Contact:
Yolanda Weaver, “Ragin’ Cajun” Publicity
Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation
email: htinfo@healingtherapiesfoundation.org
Phone: 866-862-7270
Pleasanton, California, January 28, 2012:
Pleasanton, California: Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation (SJWHTF) announces Valley Medical Oncology Consultants (VMOC) as their Kings Court Sponsor for their fourth annual “Ragin’ Cajun” fundraiser Event on Friday, March 2 , 2012 at the Palm Event Center in Pleasanton, California.
Kings Court Sponsors generously contribute $5,000 towards the Foundation which in turn provides grants to cancer patients seeking complementary healing therapies during their chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The milestone of 100 patients was achieved just this month, January, 2012. Sponsors and supporters provide the support that make this happen with their much needed and appreciated donations.
The physicians and nurses at Valley Medical Oncology Consultants (VMOC) are dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized cancer care in several modern state-of-the art facilities. They take great pride in their patient centered care philosophy; at their clinics “the patient always comes first.”
“I know I’m not your only patient, but I certainly feel that way.” – VMOC Cancer Patient. VMOC is leading the way in Radiation Oncology with expertise in prostate, breast, head and neck, brain and lung tumors. They combine their knowledge with the latest radiation treatment technologies to personalize care in the most advanced technological way.
They currently have centers located in Castro Valley, Mountain View, Fremont, Pleasanton, Hayward, Redwood City, Los Gatos, San Ramon, Livermore, and San Leandro. Their office hours are Monday thru Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Their Hematology/Medical Oncology Doctors include: Peter P. Wong, M.D., Ricardo da Roza, M.D., Joseph Szumowski, M.D., FACP, Byron Wilson, M.D., Vandana B. Sharma, M.D., Ph.D., Rishi Sawhney, M.D., Shane P. Dormady, M.D., Ph.D., Elwyn C. Cabebe, M.D., Kavitha P. Raj, M.D., and Nitin Joshi, M.D,. Their Radiation Oncology Doctors include: Robert N. Sinha, M.D., Steve Kurtzman, M.D., and Rakesh Patel, M.D..
They understand that the battle against cancer is won with the mind, body, and soul so they arm you with all the knowledge and support resources you need to strengthen your body and boost your spirits. For more information about Valley Medical Oncology Consultants visit their website, http://vmoc.com, call (925) 734-8130 or stop by one of their various locations throughout Northern California.
The mission of the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation (SJWHTF) is to provide cancer patients, during their treatment period, with financial assistance for complementary healing services.
Complementary and integrative healing therapies include: acupuncture, acupressure, therapeutic massage, deep breathing meditation, and visualization. These healing therapies can provide relief for neuropathy, anxiety, stress, aches, fatigue, nausea and pain.
The foundation originally was founded as a Charitable Fund under the Tri-Valley Community Foundation in August 2008. On August 2010, it became a 501 (c) (3) status non-profit foundation based in Pleasanton, CA. It currently has over 100 volunteers.
The location for the ‘Ragin’ Cajun” event this year is the beautiful Palm Event Center at 1184 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton, California . Join us for Mardi Gras music, dancing, live & silent auctions, and dinner from 6:30 pm until 11 pm. Tickets for the event are only $85 per person and event sponsorships range from $250 to $5,000.
For more information about our upcoming event, to purchase your tickets, and to register as a sponsor visit us online at http://www.healingtherapiesfoundation.org/ragin-cajun-2012or call (866) 862-7270.
Media Contact:
Yolanda Weaver, “Ragin’ Cajun” Publicity
Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation
email: htinfo@healingtherapiesfoundation.org
Phone: 866-862-7270
Pleasanton, California, January 28, 2012:
Pleasanton, California: Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation (SJWHTF) announces Pacific Transformer as their Kings Court Sponsor for their fourth annual “Ragin’ Cajun” fundraiser Event on Friday, March 2 , 2012 at the Palm Event Center in Pleasanton, California.
Kings Court Sponsors generously contribute $5,000 towards the Foundation which in turn provides grants to cancer patients seeking complementary healing therapies during their chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The milestone of 100 patients was achieved just this month, January, 2012. Sponsors and supporters provide the suport that make this happen with their much needed and appreciated donations.
Pacific Transformer and their Northern California Sales Manager, Gracie Santos, fully support the efforts of the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation. “We are proud to help the Foundation and its Northern California cancer patients”, said Pat Thomas, President. “We also want to support our Northern California customers that have been touched by cancer”, said Gracie Santos. Cancer is a dear cause to Pacific Transformer as both the Owner’s father and the General Manager’s father lost their battle with cancer.
Pacific Transformer has been in business for 30 years and is headquartered in Anaheim, CA with additional manufacturing plants in Mexico, China and Thailand. Pacific Transformer is a leading manufacturer of magnetic products (transformers, inductors, coils, etc.) and serves electronic manufacturers of every size in the Bay Area. Their transformers can be found in products as varied as the Mars Rovers, alternative energy generation, medical equipment, aerospace, battery chargers and guitar amplifiers.
Pacific Transformer has a strong design engineering group and excels at custom designed products. Pacific Transformer is a customer centric company and that’s why “customers are our only assets” says Thomas. For more information about Pacific Transformer visit their website at www.pactran.com or call 800-325-0501.
The mission of the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation (SJWHTF) is to provide cancer patients, during their treatment period, with financial assistance for complementary healing services.
Complementary and integrative healing therapies include: acupuncture, acupressure, therapeutic massage, deep breathing meditation, and visualization. These healing therapies can provide relief for neuropathy, anxiety, stress, aches, fatigue, nausea and pain.
The foundation originally was founded as a Charitable Fund under the Tri-Valley Community Foundation in August 2008. On August 2010, it became a 501 (c) (3) status non-profit foundation based in Pleasanton, CA. It currently has over 100 volunteers.
The location for the “Ragin’ Cajun” event this year is the beautiful Palm Event Center at 1184 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton, California . Join us for Mardi Gras music, dancing, live & silent auctions, and dinner from 6:30 pm until 11 pm. Tickets for the event are only $85 per person and event sponsorships range from $250 to $5,000.
For more information about our upcoming event, to purchase your tickets, and to register as a sponsor visit us online at http://www.healingtherapiesfoundation.org/ragin-cajun-2012or call (866) 862-7270.
Sandra Wing gave an inspirational speech at last week’s American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Kickoff event. She was asked to speak from a survivor’s perspective. Comments heard afterward were “you brought me to tears”, “awesome”, “powerful”, and “thank you so much for sharing your story”. Livermore’s Relay for Life is scheduled for June 23-24, 2012. They are looking for survivors and caregivers to join them in the walk. They are also looking for volunteers to help them make it the best walk ever.
“I would like to thank you for all the support and services. It was such a blessing to experience therapeutic massage especially during those times after chemotherapy when my body ached. It helped to ease the pain not only physically, but also emotionally. You are number 1 on my list to be thankful for. May God bless the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation abundantly.” Cynthia N.
“It with my most sincere appreciation and gratitude that I write to thank you for the generous grant of healing therapies. I truly believe the therapies have supported my recovery and wellness. “ With a full heart, Mary Ellen H.
“To reduce your cancer risk, the American Institute of Cancer Research is urging Americans to add mini-breaks from sitting…If you reduce sitting by five minutes an hour, at the end of a long day, you’ve shaved an hour off your total sitting time,” says Alpa Patel, M.D.
The students names in order from left to right are:
Jerdahn Campbell, Olivia Orozco, Alexis Faria and Jessica Techel.
A large National Cancer Institute-funded study found that people undergoing chemotherapy who take as little as one-quarter of a teaspoon of ginger daily for three days before chemo cut their nausea by 40 percent. The study found that a small amount of fresh or powdered ginger worked better than a larger dose, and that ginger taken with anti-vomiting drugs worked better to control nausea than drugs alone. Source: aarp.org/bulletin Nov 2011